Main Info
The 5-Day Tanzania Private Classic Safari offers an unforgettable wildlife adventure through some of Tanzania’s most iconic destinations. Starting with your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you’ll journey to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive in its lush forests and salt flats, known for its elephants, buffalo, and tree-climbing lions. The following day, explore the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the “Big Five” and an array of other wildlife in its vast caldera. Next, visit Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and majestic baobab trees, before concluding the safari with a return to Arusha. Throughout the tour, you’ll stay in comfortable accommodations with full board, including Chanya Lodge, Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp, and Tarangire Simba Lodge, offering a perfect blend of wildlife, landscapes, and comfort.
Highlights
Day 1 -4 | Tanzania
- Karatu – Walking Safari
- Lake Manyara National Park – Game drive
- Ngorongoro Crater – Game drive
Itinerary
Upon your arrival in Tanzania at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a professional representative from Afronature Tours and Safaris (AFTOSA Group) who will assist you with your luggage and provide a short safari briefing. You will then be transferred to Moshi, a charming town at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. After check-in at Chanya Lodge, you can relax and unwind in a peaceful environment as you prepare for your upcoming safari adventure.
Highlights of the Day: Arrival in Tanzania, warm welcome by AFTOSA team, transfer to Moshi
Overnight: Chanya Lodge (Moshi)
Meals: Dinner
After breakfast, you will depart Moshi for Lake Manyara National Park, enjoying a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley landscapes. Upon arrival, you will begin your game drive through the park’s diverse ecosystems, from lush groundwater forests to open grasslands and the lake shoreline. Lake Manyara is known for its elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and the famous tree-climbing lions, as well as its rich birdlife including flamingos. After a rewarding day of wildlife viewing, you will proceed to the Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and overnight.
Highlights of the Day: Lake Manyara game drive, Rift Valley scenery, tree-climbing lions, birdlife
Overnight: Karatu area / Ngorongoro Highlands accommodation
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Following an early breakfast, you will drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to an incredible density of wildlife, including the “Big Five.” As you explore the crater floor, you will encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and a wide range of bird species. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed inside the crater before continuing your exploration. In the late afternoon, you will ascend and proceed to Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp for dinner and overnight.
Highlights of the Day: Ngorongoro Crater game drive, Big Five sightings, breathtaking landscapes
Overnight: Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinne
After breakfast, you will depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a full-day game drive exploring the park’s vast savannah and riverine habitats. The Tarangire River attracts a wide variety of wildlife including lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and numerous bird species. The park’s scenic beauty and abundant wildlife make it one of Tanzania’s hidden gems. Later, you will transfer to Tarangire Simba Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Highlights of the Day: Tarangire game drive, elephant herds, baobab landscapes, diverse wildlife
Overnight: Tarangire Simba Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, you will begin your journey back to Moshi, enjoying scenic views of the countryside and local villages along the way. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel or transferred to the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari with Afronature Tours and Safaris.
Highlights of the Day: Scenic return journey, cultural landscapes, end of safari experience
Overnight: Not included (End of tour)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour Includes & Excludes
- Lodge safari according to the itinerary
- Private Jeep 4×4 equipped with refrigerator, portable charging stations and pop-up roof
- Unlimited mileage game drive
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- Overnight stays in Lodges
- Meals according to the itinerary
- Mineral water on all days
- All mentioned activities
- All park entrances fees
- Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari for emergence evacuations
- All government taxes
- Flights ( International)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tips for safari guide
- Personal expenses in nature such as money for souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees etc.
- Visa fees ( 100 USD for American and 50 USD for non-American)
- Immunization documents ( yellow fever recommended for visa processing on arrivals)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and /or park fees
